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The story in numbers 15

 




The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai and gave him instructions for the Israelites as they continued their journey in the wilderness. God told Moses about offerings and laws to help the people remain holy and faithful to Him (Numbers 15:1-21).

God commanded the Israelites to offer sacrifices when they entered the Promised Land. Whether it was a burnt offering, a grain offering, or a fellowship offering, there were specific rules to follow depending on the size of the group—whether it was a single person, a small group, or the entire community (Numbers 15:3-10).

The Lord also gave laws about unintentional sins. If a person sinned unknowingly, they were to bring a young female goat as a sin offering to atone for their mistake (Numbers 15:22-29). This made clear that even unintentional sins were serious, but God’s mercy was available through sacrifice.

The Lord further instructed the people to wear tassels on the corners of their garments as a reminder to obey all His commandments and live holy lives (Numbers 15:37-41).

A solemn warning was given about willful sin. The story of a man caught gathering sticks on the Sabbath day was told to the people. Because he deliberately broke God’s command, the Lord commanded that he be put to death by stoning outside the camp (Numbers 15:32-36). This showed the seriousness of honoring God’s laws.

Through these laws and instructions, God was teaching the Israelites how to live in obedience and holiness, preparing them for life in the Promised Land.


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